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Sen. Scott Brown ... of New Hampshire? Why it could work.
Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown raised eyebrows by saying he's 'not going to rule out anything' when asked if he'd run for Senate in New Hampshire. He has a house there.
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Hagel to review Air Force sexual assault case
Newly confirmed Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Monday he will review the case of an Air Force lieutenant colonel, convicted of sexual assault, whose conviction was thrown out by the Air Force general overseeing the court martial.
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Presidents' Day 2013: How a Senate tradition keeps George Washington’s words alive
Every year since 1896, a senator has been selected to read George Washington’s Farewell Address during legislative session. His warnings often are pertinent.
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How the 2014 elections tip prospects for a 'grand bargain' on US deficits
Whoever wins the White House – President Obama or Mitt Romney – will need help from the other side of the aisle in the Senate to reach a deal on meaningful debt- and deficit-reduction. But key senators up for reelection in 2014 face wrenching tradeoffs.
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Georgia's parliament changes hands, this time without a revolution
For the first time in Georgia's post-Soviet history, the country will get a new government via an election that has been deemed fair by international monitors.
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Consumer Energy Report Oil subsidies: Surprise! Liberals are fans, too.
When asked if the federal government should eliminate subsidies for oil companies, most would respond with a resounding 'yes.' But such a policy would have unwelcome unintended consequences, and not just for billionaire oil tycoons.
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Boehner vows Congress will reverse Obama birth control policy
Congress enters the church-state fray over the Obama policy on birth control, with House Speaker John Boehner saying Wednesday that lawmakers will reverse it if the White House doesn't.
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Plan B on Obama jobs bill is to take it up piecemeal. What will fly?
Parts that deal with tax cuts and transportation projects stand a better chance of getting enough GOP support to pass. Tax-the-rich elements and extra aid to local governments? Probably not.
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Why should moving to a different state change the power of your political voice?
That's exactly the situation today with the US Senate. Because the Senate guarantees two seats regardless of population, one voter in Wyoming gets as much influence on lawmaking as 66 Californians. It's time to change this outdated structure.
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After Arizona shooting, how can Congress heal the division? Break bread together.
The shooting of Gabrielle Giffords (D) and bystanders in Arizona seems to be the worst symptom of the division and disdain that dominate politics. There was a time when members of Congress not only reached across the aisle, but shared meals together. They must commit to break bread together again – to heal the wounds in DC, and set an example for a grieving nation.
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Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire: Another win for Sarah Palin?
Kelly Ayotte – the candidate backed by Sarah Palin – holds a slight edge over Ovide Lamontagne, the Senate candidate backed by tea party activists in the New Hampshire Republican primary. But race is still too close to call.
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Can UN's latest Iran sanctions be a game-changer?
This new round of Iran sanctions, approved Wednesday by the UN Security Council, won't on its own stop Iran's nuclear program, say most analysts. But it will raise the cost Tehran pays, both diplomatic and financial, for its nuclear pursuits.
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Gulf oil spill: Is MMS so corrupt it must be abolished?
Lawmakers are looking at how to reform the Minerals Management Service (MMS), which oversees offshore drilling. Reports before and after the Gulf oil spill show it is deeply intertwined with Big Oil.
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Tipping point in Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo: EU and NATO must finish the job
Despite progress, trouble looms in Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo. Better engagement now by NATO and the EU can prevent backsliding.
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Bill to rein in filibuster introduced. Long shot?
Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Tom Harkin introduced a bill Thursday to curb the use of the filibuster, which they say promotes gridlock. But changing Senate rules requires 67 votes.
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Court-martial for pregnant soldiers? General backs off under fire.
Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucolo clarifies his order allowing court-martial for soldiers who become pregnant or who impregnate a colleague in a war zone, saying Tuesday that any punishment is unlikely to come to that.
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Healthcare reform: Can Democrats give up public option?
As Obama calls on Congress to pass reform, the Democrats are still split on the need for a public health insurance option.
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In Congress, a party sweep for Democrats
But they fall short of the 60 Senate seats needed to overcome filibusters and end gridlock.
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